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Foundations of the Human Body unit (CXA171)

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Introduction

This unit is designed to introduce you to foundation knowledge relevant to the structure and function of the human body. Concepts in biological chemistry, cell metabolism, microscopy, cell biology and molecular and descriptive genetics will be covered in the unit, with a particular focus on humans. This will provide you with a foundation body of knowledge particularly relevant to studies in biochemistry, human nutrition and anatomy and physiology.

Summary

Unit name Foundations of the Human Body
Unit code CXA171
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Health Sciences
Discipline Health Sciences
Coordinator Associate Professor Tracy Douglas
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate and apply knowledge of concepts and principles related to the human body at a chemical and cellular level.
  • Problem solve (interpret and analyse) different forms of data and information.
  • Communicate biological information in writing.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Independent Learning (4hrs x weekly), Individual study (4hrs x weekly), Practical (2hrs x weekly)

AssessmentQuizzes (10%)|Report (25%)|Test (25%)|Examination (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

There is no prescribed text book for this unit. Any recent human anatomy and physiology text book is an ideal resource. 
Teaching staff particularly recommend:
Martini, FH, Nath, JL, & Bartholomew EF (2018). Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition (Global Edition). Pearson, NY. 
This book is available from Booktopia.
OR
Tortora, GJ, Derrickson, B, Burkett, B, Cooke, J, DiPietro, F, Diversi, T, Dye, D, Engel, A, Green, H, Macartney, M, McKean, M, Peoples, G, and Summers, S. (2022). Principles of Anatomy & Physiology, 3rd Asia-Pacific Edition. John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd: Milton, Qld, Australia. ISBN: 9780730392002
-    The eBook version is available from WileyDirect or online bookshops. The eBook version is considerably cheaper (and is required for CZZ101 and CZZ102).
There is an extensive range of cell biology/anatomy and physiology texts in the reserve and non-reserve sections of the University library (including the required texts) that may be accessed regularly to supplement the lecture material.

 
Recommended

There is an extensive range of cell biology/anatomy and physiology texts in the reserve and non-reserve sections of the University library at Launceston (including the recommended texts) that should be accessed regularly to supplement lecture material

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